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Maldives-Pakistan trade targeted to reach USD 200 million by 2028
Pakistan announced a target to raise bilateral trade with the Maldives to USD 200 million within two years, up from the current USD 13.9 million, with 20 agreements exchanged during President Muizzu's state visit. The two countries are marking 60 years of diplomatic relations established in 1966.
LatestMaldives and Pakistan Set US$200 Million Bilateral Trade Target Within Two Years: MinisterMinistry of Economic Development & Trade, 22 Oct, 09:21
USD 200 millionBilateral trade target (within two years)2 outlets
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Wed 21 OctPakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a USD 200 million bilateral trade target during a joint press statement with President Dr…IslamabadWednesday, during President Muizzu's ongoing state visitonly The StandardPakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the target during a joint press statement with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu in Islamabad on Wednesday, following bilateral discussions held as part of the Maldivian President’s ongoing state visit.
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The Minister reaffirmed the Maldives’ commitment to working closely with Pakistan to achieve the bilateral trade target.
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The Standard21 Oct, 13:34 · first report
The Maldives Journal21 Oct, 15:47 · 2 h 13 min later
Ministry of Economic Development & Trade22 Oct, 09:21 · 19 h 46 min later
21 Oct, 13:3422 Oct, 09:21
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Bilateral trade target within two yearsUSD 200 millionThe Maldives JournalUS$200 millionMinistry of Economic Development & TradeThe Maldives and Pakistan have agreed to work towards increasing bilateral trade from USD 13.9 million to USD 200 million within the next two years, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced.
increase bilateral trade from US$13 million to US$200 million within the next two years
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Target bilateral trade between Pakistan and the Maldives over the next two years (by 2028 per title)USD 200 millionThe StandardPakistan has set a target of increasing bilateral trade with the Maldives to USD 200 million over the next two years, a substantial increase from the current trade volume of USD 13.9 million
Current bilateral trade volume currentUSD 13.9 millionThe StandardAt USD 13.9 million, existing trade between the Maldives and Pakistan remains limited compared with the level of diplomatic engagement and cooperation maintained between the two countries.
Bilateral agreements exchanged during the visit during President Muizzu's visit20 agreementsThe StandardThe visit has included high-level bilateral talks and the exchange of 20 agreements intended to expand cooperation between government institutions and other organisations.
Years of diplomatic relations / anniversary since 1966, marked this year60th anniversaryThe StandardThe Maldives and Pakistan established diplomatic relations in 1966 and are marking the 60th anniversary of their formal ties this year.
Years since previous visit by a Maldivian head of state to Pakistan current visit11 yearsThe StandardPresident Muizzu’s visit, undertaken at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz, is the first by a Maldivian head of state to Pakistan in 11 years.
current bilateral trade between Maldives and Pakistan currentUSD 13.9 millionThe Maldives JournalThe Maldives and Pakistan have agreed to work towards increasing bilateral trade from USD 13.9 million to USD 200 million within the next two years, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced.
USD 200 millionTarget bilateral trade between Pakistan and the MaldivesThe StandardPakistan has set a target of increasing bilateral trade with the Maldives to USD 200 million over the next two years, a substantial increase from the current trade volume of USD 13.9 million
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USD 13.9 millionCurrent bilateral trade volumeThe StandardAt USD 13.9 million, existing trade between the Maldives and Pakistan remains limited compared with the level of diplomatic engagement and cooperation maintained between the two countries.
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20 agreementsBilateral agreements exchanged during the visitThe StandardThe visit has included high-level bilateral talks and the exchange of 20 agreements intended to expand cooperation between government institutions and other organisations.
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60th anniversaryYears of diplomatic relations / anniversaryThe StandardThe Maldives and Pakistan established diplomatic relations in 1966 and are marking the 60th anniversary of their formal ties this year.
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11 yearsYears since previous visit by a Maldivian head of state to PakistanThe StandardPresident Muizzu’s visit, undertaken at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz, is the first by a Maldivian head of state to Pakistan in 11 years.
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USD 13.9 millioncurrent bilateral trade between Maldives and PakistanThe Maldives JournalThe Maldives and Pakistan have agreed to work towards increasing bilateral trade from USD 13.9 million to USD 200 million within the next two years, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced.
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USD 200 milliontarget bilateral tradeThe Maldives JournalThe Maldives and Pakistan have agreed to work towards increasing bilateral trade from USD 13.9 million to USD 200 million within the next two years, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced.
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US$200 millionBilateral trade targetMinistry of Economic Development & Tradeincrease bilateral trade from US$13 million to US$200 million within the next two years
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US$13 millionCurrent bilateral tradeMinistry of Economic Development & Tradeincrease bilateral trade from US$13 million to US$200 million within the next two years
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First visit by a Maldivian head of state to Pakistan in 11 yearscurrent visitPakistanThe StandardPresident Muizzu’s visit, undertaken at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz, is the first by a Maldivian head of state to Pakistan in 11 years.
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Official talks were held during President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's visit to Pakistan, after which Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a bilateral trade target.PakistanThe Maldives JournalSharif made the announcement following official talks during President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to Pakistan.
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Maldives and Pakistan set a bilateral trade target of US$200 million, up from US$13 million, within two years2026-10-22IslamabadMinistry of Economic Development & TradeThe Maldives and Pakistan have set an ambitious target to increase bilateral trade from US$13 million to US$200 million within the next two years, Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed said at the Maldives–Pakistan Business Forum 2026 in Islamabad on 22 October.
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